|
Artwork by Frederic Marlett Bell-smith Wanted For Purchase or Consignment
|
|
For over 30 years Mayberry Fine Art has quietly brokered sales for
countless Canadian and International works of art from private
collections.
We provide complete services to confidentially assist you with the
sale of complete collections or single works of art.
We are currently accepting consignments and looking to
purchase artwork by Frederic Marlett Bell-smith.
What to expect when selling or consigning your artwork with Mayberry Fine Art
-
Use our Appriasal and Valuation form to send us details on the work(s) of art
you may wish to sell. Some of the details we will need include.
- Artist Name
- Size (measurements)
- Date
- Signature
- When and where aquired
- Condition
- Good quality photograph
-
After a fair market value has been agreed upon, we may need to examine the
artwork for condition and authentication.
-
In the case of larger works or collections which may be awkward to transport,
we will visit your location to view the works.
-
Crating and shipping is available when needed.
-
Purchase options include outright purchase or consignment sale.
-
Commission with regard to consignment sales is an agreed-upon percentage between
Mayberry Fine Art and the seller. It is based on the value of the artwork.
Commission on higher valued works can be as low as 5%.
-
Unless specifically expressed otherwise all values and prices discussed or published are in
Canadian funds.
Click here to complete the valuation form.
Frederic Marlett Bell-smith
RCA
1846 - 1923
|
Frederic Marlett Bell-Smith (1846-1923) was born in London, England and died in Toronto, Ontario. His earliest training was under his artist father. He attended the South Kensington School of Art under Alexander Hamilton until his family emigrated to Montreal, Quebec in 1867. Later, he studied in Paris at the Academie Colarossi under Joseph-Paul Blanc, Gustave Courtois, and Edmond-Louis Dupain. The artist arrived in London, Ontario in 1881 where he was appointed Art Director of Alma College (St.Thomas) and, the following year, Drawing Master at Central Public School. In 1888 he moved to Toronto where he was named principal of the western branch of the Toronto Art School. He continued to serve at Alma College until 1901. Bell-Smith was a founding member of the Society of Canadian Artists, the Ontario Society of Artists, and the Western Art League. He was elected an Academician in the Royal Canadian Academy and played important roles in many local and national artistic associations. His work was very popular in his lifetime: he painted portrait, genre, and landscape subjects in both oil and watercolour in the impressionistic, picturesque, and sublime styles of the last century. Bell-Smith also won many international honors in his career.
Click here to complete the valuation form.
Click here to see a complete list of artists we are interested in.
|
Example Works
Haying Fraser Valley
Frederic Marlett Bell-smith
9 5/8 x 18 1/2 (in) oil
Date: 1890
Waterloo Place
Frederic Marlett Bell-smith
9 1/2 x 12 1/2 (in) watercolour
Date: circa 1890
Need an Appraisal for Estate or Insurance Planning?
Mayberry Fine Art is an accredited appraiser of Canadian
and International works of art and can provide verbal or
formal valuations for your collection.
Click here to submit works for valuation
Please note, we can only provide a valuation for known
artists and only when submissions include a digital image.
Click here for more information
Confidential Services
Mayberry Fine Art understands and respects the privacy
of its clientelle when selling fine art. All sources
of artwork are kept strictly confidential and
transactions are conducted in a straightforward and
professional manner. Mayberry Fine Art is also pleased
to provide references of our professional reputation.
Contact us if you have any questions.
Phone: 1-877-871-9261
Email: info@mayberryfineart.com
|
